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Synful Orchestra - a virtual instrument pluging that simulates symphonic wind and string instruments, using additive synthesis and the company's Reconstructive Phrase Modeling (RPM) technology - is now available as a free download.… Read More Synful Orchestra Now Available As A Free DownloadView the full article

Waldorf has announced that it is discontinuing the Kyra, a powerful, hardware virtual analog synthesizer based on an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) technology.… Read More Waldorf Krya Discontinued & Remaining Stock DiscountedView the full article

Intellijel has introduced Sealegs, a collection of effects, centered around a true stereo multi-model delay.… Read More Intellijel Sealegs Multi-Model Stereo Character Delay With ReverbView the full article

Stomp makes it easy for modular owners to use the huge range of effects pedals available to guitarists.… Read More Intellijel Stomp Brings Guitar Stompbox & Modular Synth Worlds TogetherView the full article

The Roland D-50 synth engine offered innovative capabilities and new sonic possibilities when it was introduced, which helped make it a hit for the company.… Read More Roland D-50 Vintage Synth ReviewView the full article

Groove Synthesis has release firmware v1.5 for the 3rd Wave synthesizer, a free update that adds MPE support and more.… Read More Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave v1.5 Adds MPE Support & MoreView the full article

AudioKit has released a new app for iOS, Super Ninja Entertainment Synth (SNESynth), that they call "the ultimate Chiptune and 16-Bit video game synth".… Read More AudioKit Releases Super Ninja Entertainment Synth For iOS, ‘The Ultimate 16-bit Video Game Synth’View the full article

The V-Synth offers a wide range of synthesis options, flash RAM for sample storage, lots of hands-on control, double D-Beams, lots of effects, sampling and more.… Read More Roland V-Synth 20th Anniversary RetrospectiveView the full article

Does the world need another virtual 303? … Read More Arturia Intros 303-Inspired Acid V, ‘A Mutated Classic’View the full article

Soundtoys plugins have become a staple of modern music production. Modeled after different pieces of analog gear, each effect has stood the test of time. However, buying the whole Soundtoys 5 Bundle might be a big (financial) jump. So if you just want to get your feet wet, where should you start? Which plugin is […] The post Soundtoys: Our Top 7 Plugins for 2023 🔥 appeared first on EDMProd. View the full article

The world of Roland TB-303 emulations is crowded, with plenty of both hardware and software recreations to satisfy your sonic lysergic cravings. Into this crowded room confidently strides Arturia with Acid V, the French company’s take on the little silver box. Arturia calls it a “corrosive bassline machine” and while its version has a very acidic pH value indeed, it also goes above and beyond gurgly expectations to deliver a contender for best software acid emulation... The post Arturia Acid V brings a clutch of useful additions to the little silver box appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

The TP–7 field recorder is a dedicated recording device, with a 7-hr rechargeable battery and 128 GB of internal storage.… Read More Teenage Engineering TP-7 Field Recorder ReviewView the full article

Organizers of the Swiss Synthesizer Meeting let us know that this year's event will be held Saturday, 23 September, from 14 to 22 at the Gran Rex Auditorium, Locarno.… Read More Swiss Synthesizer Meeting 2023 Coming Sept 23View the full article

This opens up more options for creating basslines, percussive sounds and effects on the drum machine.… Read More Free Plugin, Lillian, Brings Mutable Instruments Braids To Korg drumlogueView the full article

The update adds new randomize template modes for quickly creating bass drums, snares, and other percussion sounds; simultaneous control of both oscillators (for melodic lines); a new trigger delay setting; a screen saver and more.… Read More Winter Plankton Zaps Firmware Update Lets You Quickly Create Custom Percussion SoundsView the full article

The free application, YXBoZXh0d2lu, augments Aphex Twin's new EP, bringing the artwork, music and video to life.… Read More Free Aphex Twin Immersive AR App, YXBoZXh0d2lu, Promises To RnVjayBXaXRoIFJlYWxpdHk=View the full article

The New York Modular Society has announced a new monthly live electronic residency, Synths Will Find You.… Read More New Monthly Live Electronica Event, Synths Will Find You, Coming To NYCView the full article

"These sounds aren't intended to be 'bread-and-butter' 808 sounds. There are already millions of those!"… Read More Free Weird TR-808 Sample PackView the full article

Sound designer and Ableton Live expert Brian Funk let us know that he’s released a new Ableton Live Pack, available in both free and paid editions, the Casio SK-1 Ableton Live Pack. Here’s what he has to say about it: “I sampled all the preset sounds of the SK-1, as well as its drum hits… Read More Casio SK-1 Ableton Live Pack Features Classic Lo-Fi Synth Sounds & MoreView the full article

synthCube has announced plans for synth DIY build workshops at Knobcon 2023, being held September 8-10, 2023 at the Hyatt Regency Schaumburg, Chicago.… Read More synthCube Synth DIY Workshops At Knobcon 2023View the full article

The EF-X3 Table Top Chorus Echo is 100% analog, featuring tape delay, an analog BBD chorus & analog spring reverb.… Read More Echo Fix EF-X3 Chorus Echo In-Depth ReviewView the full article

Heavily influenced by soul, funk, and jazz, Garson fuses dynamic brass sections and funky basslines with synthesizers.… Read More Mort Garson’s Lost Blaxploitation Soundtrack, Black EyeView the full article

The remix injects Kraviz's style, pushing Jarre's Sex In The Machine into more hypnotic and atmospheric territory. … Read More Jean-Michel Jarre x Nina Kraviz – Sex In The MachineView the full article

The update adds new stock projects, over 100 new stock samples, and a much requested new feature, the Looping Envelope.… Read More Flip Sampler Updated With New Projects, Samples & Looping EnvelopeView the full article

Here's a sneak preview of the SnapBeat - a simple lofi sampler that's designed to be simple and fun to use.… Read More SnapBeat Lo-Fi Sampler Sneak PreviewView the full article

Here's a 'love song' to the Basimilus Iteritas Alter - one of the recently discontinued members of Noise Engineering 'Iteritas' line of Eurorack modules.… Read More A Love Song To The Noise Engineering Basimilus Iteritas Alter – R.I.P.View the full article

But the 5U versions will remain in production for the near future. … Read More Noise Engineering Discontinues Four Popular Eurorack ModulesView the full article

Parallel compression can be intimidating for newcomers. I know it was for me when I started out! It sounded like an advanced and obscure technique reserved for elite mixing engineers. In reality, parallel compression could be the key to bringing your mixes to the next level. And as you’ll find out, it’s actually quite easy […] The post Parallel Compression & Processing: The Secret to Full Mixes 🎛️ appeared first on EDMProd. View the full article

Analog synths (or synthesizers) are the holy grail of any music producer. They give you that warm, rich tone that so many producers aim for. But actual physical, hardware analog synths can often be pricey – not to mention the space each one takes. Enter the world of VST analog synths: instrument plugins replicating analog […] The post The Best Analog Synth? Our 11 Favorite Plugin Emulations (2023) appeared first on EDMProd. View the full article

Granular synthesis is a super fun way to create never-heard-before sounds. But the interfaces on many granular synths are confusing, and you can feel overwhelmed. So in this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about granular synthesis and FX, including: Let’s start with what granular synthesis is! But first, grab our free Foley […] The post Granular Synthesis: Here’s Everything you Need to Know appeared first on EDMProd. View the full article